Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

HN Policy

HN 210: Nutrition for Humans and HN 301A: Nutrition for Health Professions I

Policy and guidelines as they affect practical nursing studentsLicensed practical nurses who took their nutrition course (HN 210) at NMU and who later enroll in the LPN to BSN program at Northern may substitute HN 210 for HN 301 A and B. The faculty adviser must fill out the paperwork for this substitution and forward it to the Degree Audit office.

Students in the LPN-BSN program from other schools who transfer credit for a nutrition course will be required to enroll in HN 301B.

RN to BSN students who had nutrition during their basic nursing program may use their nutrition course as credit for HN 301A. and B.

Any student who is not a licensed nurse and is in Northern’s BSN program is required to take both HN 301 A and B.

Transfer students may transfer in previous nutrition courses (HN210/HN 301A) and will need to take HN 301 B.

Policy and guidelines for Human Nutrition.

All other students in the nursing program who do not fit the above categories:Any student who is not a nurse and is in our BSN program is required to take both HN 301 A and B.